788 Indian students at Harvard face transfer or deportation due to Trump administration's crackdown

The Trump administration's recent actions have put 788 Indian students at risk of losing their legal status in the US, as Harvard faces a 72-hour ultimatum to comply with government demands. This crackdown raises concerns about the future of international students in the US and their contributions to academic institutions.

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The Trump administration's recent immigration policies have led to significant repercussions for Indian students at Harvard University. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revoked Harvard's certification to enroll international students, affecting 788 Indian students who now face the possibility of transfer or deportation.

According to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the decision was made due to Harvard's failure to comply with federal requests for information regarding its foreign students. Noem stated that the university has created a hostile campus environment and has been accused of supporting pro-Hamas sympathies and promoting discriminatory diversity policies.

Harvard, which enrolls nearly 6,800 international students, has been given 72 hours to comply with six strict conditions to regain its eligibility to host foreign students. If the students do not transfer to another institution, they risk losing their legal status in the United States.

A prominent South Asian student group at Harvard condemned the administration's decision, calling it an 'unwarranted and flagrant attack' on the international student community. They emphasized that international students contribute significantly to the university's diversity and academic excellence.

The situation highlights the broader implications of the Trump administration's immigration policies on the Indian diaspora and raises concerns about the future of international education in the U.S.
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The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has put 788 Indian students at Harvard University at risk of transfer or deportation after the Department of Homeland Security revoked the school's certification to enroll international students, citing noncompliance with federal requests and allegations of fostering a hostile campus environment.
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The Headline

Impact of Trump's crackdown on Indian students

Harvard has created an unsafe campus environment by allowing anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators to assault Jewish students on campus.
Kristi Noem
Homeland Security Secretary
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Key Facts
  • 788 Indian students at Harvard face transfer or deportation due to the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration policies.M
  • Harvard University has been barred from admitting international students for the 2025–26 academic year after the US Department of Homeland Security revoked its SEVP certification.2Timesofindia
  • Department of Homeland Security has given Harvard 72 hours to comply with six strict conditions to enroll foreign students again.Indiatoday
  • Trump administration's immigration crackdown has disproportionately impacted Indian students, affecting their legal status in the US.1
  • Harvard enrolls nearly 6,800 international students, most of whom are in graduate programs, making this decision significant.1
  • Kristi Noem stated that Harvard failed to comply with requests to produce records about its foreign students.3ThehinduM
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of Indian students facing transfer or deportation
788
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Background on Harvard's immigration challenges

The termination of Harvard's SEVP certification sends a 'chilling message to Indian students and the broader South Asian diaspora that your contributions are not valued.'
Ajay Bhutoria
former advisor to President Joe Biden
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Key Facts
  • Indian skilled workers received 72.3% of all H-1B visas issued between October 2022 to September 2023.1
  • Harvard's tussle with the Trump administration dates back to early April, highlighting ongoing tensions.2Timesofindia
  • Federal agencies have cut grant funding to Harvard, significantly impacting research projects.M
  • Harvard hosts a total of about 10,158 students and scholars from around the world, emphasizing its international community.Timesofindia
  • South Asian student group at Harvard condemned the Trump administration's decision, calling it an 'unwarranted and flagrant attack'.Timesofindia
Key Stats at a Glance
Percentage of H-1B visas issued to Indian skilled workers
72.3%
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Total number of students and scholars at Harvard
10158
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